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Who Moved My Cheese?

Who Moved My Cheese? Book review by Catherine Udogie The title of this book is the reason why a lot of people never bother to give it any attention. I must confess that I was one of them. However, watching the short video opened up my eyes and mind to the wisdom and insight the author put into this...
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LINC Program Story of Success
LINC Program Story of Success LINC Students Talk to Mary Anne Peters by Soran Kareem and Raed Assaf Today our topic is the LINC program at Mohawk College. What is it? What do students do there? We can ask many questions to give us the big picture about this program. The best person who gives us...
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You Are the Key
When we decide to settle in a new country or society it’s always our choice, but the reasons that pushed us may not be our choice. According to that we can sort newcomers into two groups. The first group is people who are looking for a better opportunity. They are not forced to leave their own...
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School Crossing Guards
When I was in elementary school, I read many story books. I liked the books with the coloured pictures, especially the ones about schools, streets and gardens. The first time I saw a school crossing guard was in a story book. Since I came to Canada, I have been extremely curious to know more about...
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The Joy of Taxes
Canada, like many countries, has a taxation system which exists to collect money from individuals and institutions. The money gained will be transferred to services and I can say that this process is the main difference between Canada many of the countries newcomers come from. Since we were paying...
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Thoughts on good citizenship 
Canadian people and the Government of Canada opened their doors for newcomers and refugees a few decades ago to help them. This country has many organizations and centres to help people, especially newcomers, to start a new life. In this country you have a lot of great opportunities to achieve your...

It started with a soundtrack
By Marnie Hughes – Television Broadcasting , 1984 Have you ever been listening to the radio when a certain song comes on that transports you instantly to that moment in time when it was your favourite song? Well, as a graduate of the Television Broadcasting class of ’84, every time I hear Roxanne or...
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My First Field Trip in Canada
On a Thursday in March I had my first field trip in Canada. I remember those days when I was a child and went with my classmates to different places in my country Syria. Although I had made many of those trips in Syria, this one was very special because it made me remember my ancient city Damascus...